Spar & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Spar & Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Spar & Post Office was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Spar & Post Office, 79 Sunnyside Road, Droylsden, M43 7GZ
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Spar & Post Office sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ← Spar & Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Spar & Post Office none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spar & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Adam Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Ali Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
Questions about Spar & Post Office
What is Spar & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Spar & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Spar & Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar & Post Office last inspected?
Spar & Post Office was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spar & Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar & Post Office compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Spar & Post Office holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Spar & Post Office and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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